salary$81,990 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$107,330per year
Jobs in the area11,210people work this job
Can a electrician afford Detroit?
Cheap. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 19.7% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a electrician in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $81,990 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $46,660 and $107,330.
Can a electrician afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 19.7% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.